Closing down for the night and when I was about to quit Lightroom, my eyes grazed this image and I sure connected with it in away I hadn’t when I shot it. Found myself thinkin’ “Yup, me too.”
Here’s to starting tomorrow fresh and clear.
Briley, Liz & 2 Little Tikes
Family portraits are more fun in the snow. We shot with Liz her boyfriend, Briley plus his 2 hyper-active totes, Landon & Tyson on one of the few days it snowed this year. It was cold but that day was definitely the day it felt like Christmas. To start off my story about Liz and Briley, I have to say that they are just so good for each other and Briley is always glowing when he’s eyeing Liz.
Liz & Briley met at New Year’s Eve last year at our house party. That night, Liz surprised me with a gift. She bought each of us a book. Both of us had to write down 10 things to strive for in the coming year. And one of Liz’s accomplishments? “Go on a date with the first guy who asks me out.” : )
Sooo Briley asked her out! And of course, to stay true to her prior commitment, she accepted. Neither Liz and I were successful at completing all 10 of our desires, but I don’t doubt that this decision was by far one of the best she was ever ‘forced’ to make. : ) Now, one year later, they are still together and both are oh so happy. Plus, Briley has his two sons who all the more add to the happiness. Enter my favorite shots from our chilly session at The Museum of Glass…
And then as we called the shoot a wrap and our fingers were blue and eager for some Starbucks, as we walked up the star case leading to the glass bridge, I had a great idea…
Do ya see it?!?! A plaque for all the wonderful people who made donations to the Museum of Glass have been nailed to the stairs. And though Liz, Briley, Tyson and Landon didn’t make a donation, it is pretty awesome. : )
Thanks for a great shoot Liz and Bri! Here’s to another year! Cheers!
Introducing…
It’s finally here! The NEW amykielphotography dot com is finally here! I am so excited to announce it’s launch and there’s so much good stuff to say about it. The images are big! Client proofing and orders are all done in one convenient place, rather than sending you to a third party company! Not to mention, the contact form is pretty spiffy! Overall, the new site is so much more interactive. All the sleepless nights have paid off! Pretty please won’t you stop on by and check out our new look? We would love to hear comments; yahs, nays, and even if anything funky happens while you’re viewing it.
Enjoy and happy viewing!!
You can find it here :: Amy Kiel Photography
2010 is lookin’ pretty awesome so far!
January 24, 2010 - 3:37 PM - You go girl! Happy to see you always working on your success! Cheers!
Rediscovery…
One of the greatest things about spending countless hours working on a new website, is rediscovering the images that make us sooo happy to be doing what we do…
We’re down to the countdown folks! I’m sooo excited to reveal the new AKP dot com!
January 20, 2010 - 11:09 AM - Nice job Amy, it looks great!!! Brenda
January 23, 2010 - 5:18 PM - Thanks so much Brenda!!!
:: Finding Your Dress ::
There’s no denying that when a Bride and dress meet, the result can be one of two things:
“Meh” or “Pure Love at First Sight”
There’s no inbetween. Any wife can vouch for the fact that you either love it…or hate it. When I meet with brides for consultations I often recommend visiting a local bridal boutique. No matter what your price range is, make a consultation, bring your Maid of Honor and even your mother (the 2 people who should be the most honest, loyal women at your side when it comes to planning your big day) and try on as many dresses as possible. Try on different silhouettes, necklines, and even designers. You won’t know what’s the dress for you if you don’t try, right? At these local boutiques, you’ll really get an idea of fit and quality as they always offer only the best in wedding dresses. Here’s a few we especially love…
:: I Do Bridal ::
:: Isadora’s ::
After your consultation (or two) you can determine what you LOVE and most importantly, what you dislike. To help with the budget side of your search, head to this awesome website I just stumbled upon…
:: PreOwnedWeddingDresses ::
Not that I want to detract business from the amazing boutiques like I Do Bridal, but let’s face it- there are lots of brides on a budget and we like helping everyone find resources that works for them, in both the style and budget aspects. You can search by Designer, size, price range, silhouette, neckline, etc and then narrow the search down to your state. I spent about 10 minutes browsing dresses and here are a few styles that caught my eye…
I adore Jenny Lee gowns. They are always so timeless and so lovely. And 70% of the weddings I’ve shot, the brides have had a Maggie Sottero dress! I wonder what it is about Maggie? : )
Happy Shopping! Now go find that dress that puts that special twinkle in your eye! -a.
Pheature Photo :: From the Archives
Photo Phriday just bugged me so now it’s Friday’s Pheature Photo. Today’s photo comes from the archives and is one of my most favorite of photographs…
How To Propose :: For Overachievers
I got teary. Watch this oh-so-amazing video about how this guy, who loves his girl very very very much, puts the pressure on all other guys to propose like a valedictorian…
The Proposal :: Writing with Light
Photo Phriday :: Blue Moon
One of our intentions here at AKP for 2010 is to take a little time for ourselves to shoot creatively; in fact, our personal work is really what gets put on the bottom of most photographer’s To Do List. So every Friday, whether it be a new capture or something dug up from the archives, we’re going to post a little somethin’ somethin’ for all to visually enjoy. Our first post of the new year consists of a few snapshots of the Blue Moon…
I’ve never photographed the moon where it’s been so bright that I actually got lens flare and lit up the clouds so. Happy New Year!
January 5, 2010 - 3:32 PM - Gorgeous! I've never seen lens flare from the moon! Thanks, Amy!
LaNaya & Nigel :: Engagement Portraits in Seattle
I love any Bride & Groom willing to take engagement portraits and put up with my antics. But I especially adore a couple who will tough through a 1.5 hour session when it is 38 degrees!! Enter LaNaya & Nigel…
This cute ‘perfect-for-each-other’ couple are saying their I Do’s in August at Hidden Meadows in Snohomish. Last time LaNaya and I chatted, she had just gotten her wedding dress from I Do Bridal, one of my favorite bridal boutiques. And being the bleeding-blue Seahawks fan that they are, I’m sure we’ll see a bit of Seahawk flava at the wedding!
:: A Very Merry Christmas ::
It definitely was a very Merry Christmas. We started off visiting my Dad who lives in Sedro Wooley and drove up to Vancouver to see the Festival of Lights at the VanDusen Botanical Garden. Billy describes it as ‘ZooLights on crack’ because there wasn’t a single square inch of the gardens that hadn’t been overlooked.
My favorite part was the amazing Tulip Fields, above. The tulips were made out of the tops of recycled water bottles with lights in their nozzles. Such a great idea and sooo magical.
And then next, it was Christmas at my Mom’s in Maple Valley!
My mom’s Christmas tree is always so elegant and glorious. Her gold theme is classic and I just love her beautiful ornaments- butterflies, mistletoe, acorns and icicles.
Oh! I’m so glad you asked what Billy got ME for Christmas! ; )
Yay, it’s sparkly…and oh so mine! Pepe’s present was pretty rad too…
It’s a Snuggie for Dogs! And Akeelah is still waiting for her present to arrive (sorry Kitty!) spending lots of time starring at the tree.
Merry Christmas, Everybody! And Happy New Year, too!
by Amy
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